There are many ways to help. Donate or Get involved

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is an individual commitment towards a specific centre. By donating each month,
you will support the children by providing them with access to school supplies, school fees,
health follow-up, clothing, and so much more.

Donate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I send a cheque donation?

You can send in your cheque, made payable to SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY and contact us at this address contact@sergebetsenacademy.org. Our project manager will tell you the right address to send it depending on your location.

How do I donate via bank transfer?

For the UK

If you would like to donate to SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY via bank transfer, please use the account details below. Your bank will provide you with a receipt as proof of payment:

HSBC Banl PLC – account : Academy Serge Betsen Ltd

Account Number: 5837865335

Sort Code: 40-02-26

Please send us an email to contact@sergebetsenacademy.org, stating the date that you transferred your donation. This will help us to keep track of your transfer and we can then let you know and thank you once we have received it.

For the USA

If you would like to donate to SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY via bank transfer, please use the account details below. Your bank will provide you with a receipt as proof of payment.

Wells Fargo Washington DC Georgetown – Serge Betsen Academy USA

Account Number: 5837865335

Routing Number (RTN): 121000248

Please send us an email to contact@sergebetsenacademy.org, stating the date that you transferred your donation. This will help us to keep track of your transfer and we can then let you know and thank you once we have received it.

How much is spent on administration?

For every £1 that you donate to SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY, 75p goes directly to our work with children, 15p is spent on fundraising another £1 and just 10p is spent on administration costs.

Can I donate to a specific child as a godparent?

While we are very grateful for any donations we receive, we prefer that funds are directed towards one of our centres to depending on the needs and to avoid inequalities between children. This enables us to send money to where it is needed the most by children and to keep administration costs low.

Can I claim tax relief on my donations?

UK:
Gift Aid is a simple scheme that allows charities to recover the tax already paid on donations made in the last four years at no extra cost to you. By reclaiming tax from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Gift Aid is a great way for you to help SERGE BETSEN ACADEMY maximise the value of its donations. That means that every £1 you donate could be worth an extra 25 pence to us.

USA:
You can deduct the full value of cash donations to a 501(c)(3) as long as you received nothing of value in return. If you donate goods, you are typically entitled to deduct the fair market value of your donation. Some categories of property, such as automobiles and household appliances, are subject to special valuation rules. No matter how much you donate, you are never liable for gift tax on your donation.